Archive for December 1, 2010

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Jerusalem patriarch hopes prayer and fasting will ease drought

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Fouad Twal, has asked Christians in the Holy Land to join in prayer and fasting... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic League nativity sets find positive response from state governors

The Catholic League recently sent nativity scenes of the Holy Family to the 50 governors of the United States.  So... Read more

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Pope Benedict XVI to visit Monaco in 2012

Pope Benedict XVI has accepted an invitation to visit the country of Monaco in 2012.  The visit would be the... Read more

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God's promises always surpass our expectations, Pope teaches

Continuing his recent trend of highlighting women saints during his Wednesday audience, Pope Benedict XVI focused on the renowned English... Read more

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New rector invites Pope to visit La Sapienza University

The new rector of Rome’s La Sapienza University has issued an invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to visit the school. Read more

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Brazilian bishops seek constitutional protection for unborn

Four dioceses in the Brazilian state of Sao Paolo have announced a joint effort to prevent the legalization of abortion. Read more

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Christians most persecuted religious group, Vatican tells summit meeting

Christians are the world’s most persecuted religious group, the Vatican’s top diplomat told a summit of international leaders meeting in... Read more

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Pope names two new US bishops, as Seattle receives new archbishop

Pope Benedict XVI oversaw changes to the U.S. episcopate on Dec. 1, including resignations in New Jersey and Missouri and... Read more

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Anti-Catholicism contributes to violence against clergy, Scottish church spokesman laments

Responding to comments made against Pope Benedict during his visit, a Scottish spokesman for the Catholic Church has decried “sectarianism”... Read more